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VLE: Future-Proofing FM: Harnessing Technology to Lead the Way

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Technology is rapidly reshaping facility management, shifting the profession toward data-driven decision-making powered by tools such as IoT, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Join us for this VLE featuring industry experts as we explore how these innovations are transforming operations, redefining the role of the facility manager, and creating new expectations for skills and strategy. Attendees will gain practical insights into adopting and integrating emerging technologies, aligning them with organizational goals, and navigating the challenges that come with change. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of the future of facility management and actionable strategies to stay ahead in an increasingly tech-driven landscape.

Jordan Statt

Jordan Statt

VP of Channel Sales

Entouch Controls

Jordan is a seasoned channel leader with experience developing and managing valuable partnerships for SaaS companies. Over the past 10 years, he has worked successfully in the startup and Fortune 500 spaces, driving exceptional outcomes through channel distribution. Jordan holds an MBA from Chapman University and is passionate about leading and developing people. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, son, and daughter, where he enjoys coaching his son’s soccer and hockey teams, golfing, running, and all types of board sports.

Angela Tolmasoff

Angela Tolmasoff

Director of Retail Facilities & Maintenance

SalonCentric

Angela Tolmasoff is a strategic leader and facilities management expert who currently serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for SalonCentric and LUSA Retail at L'Oréal USA. Since joining the organization in 2018 with over a decade of industry

experience, Angela has become the company’s foremost subject matter expert in facility maintenance, overseeing a massive and diverse portfolio of over 2,400 locations.

Promoted to her current directorial role in 2021, Angela has been a pivotal force in driving operational excellence. She is responsible for establishing organizational best practices, spearheading high-impact improvement initiatives, and managing complex vendor
networks via Fexa. Her unique ability to navigate L'Oréal’s diverse brand portfolio allows her to cultivate deep, long-term partnerships with key stakeholders across US Retail.

Angela is a passionate advocate for innovation and sustainability. She has successfully led the implementation of sustainability-approved EMS controls and standardized lighting and electrical specifications, directly supporting L'Oréal’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Her strategic agility was further demonstrated in 2025, where she led the largest LUXE acquisition to date—integrating Aesop locations into the R&M portfolio—while simultaneously managing the assimilation of brands like Prada and expanding partnerships with senior leadership at Kiehl’s, Lancôme, and SalonCentric.

Beyond her technical and strategic oversight, Angela is deeply committed to people development. Leading a team of specialized managers, she focuses on mentorship, performance management, and evolving the Repair and Maintenance function through robust SOPs and proactive ways of working. Her leadership ensures that facility maintenance serves as a strong foundation for corporate strategy and cross-functional operational success.

Outside of her professional life, Angela values time spent with her husband and their college-age children. She is also a devoted owner to her black lab, Kobe, and believes in a well-rounded approach to life that balances personal joy with professional ambition. Looking toward 2026, Angela continues to apply her creative lens to optimize systems, improve departmental efficiency, and drive the evolution of L'Oréal’s facility requirements.

Cory Cook

Cory Cook

Senior Director, Energy & Utility Management

BGIS

Cory Cook is Senior Director, Energy & Utility Management at BGIS, where he leads the operations, analytics, and strategy that supports more than $700 million in managed utility spend and over 800,000 annual utility transactions annually. He has over 20 years of experience spanning facility management, energy, utilities, technology, and public policy, with leadership roles at BGIS, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), ecobee, and Toronto Hydro. 

Cory specializes in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and decision analytics to transform business operations, improve productivity, and convert complex data into actionable insights. He holds an MBA in Business Analytics and has led the development of AI-enabled platforms and analytical frameworks used to support large-scale operational and strategic decision-making.

He also serves as an instructor with the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), where he teaches industry professionals on energy management, analytics, and emerging technologies. And as a recognized industry leader, Cory also serves on the IESO Technical Panel, helping shape discussions on the future of Ontario's electricity market and energy sector innovation.

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VLE: Future-Proofing FM: Harnessing Technology to Lead the Way
09/25/2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)  |  45 minutes
09/25/2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)  |  45 minutes
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